Tesla Model S 2016 vs Audi A7 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model S is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A7 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model S also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 - 611 HP | 218 - 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 - 967 NM | 280 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 2.5 - 5.8 seconds | 5.2 - 8.3 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model S are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A7. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 - 8.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Tesla Model S and Audi A7 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 745 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1645 litres | 1390 litres | |
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Tesla Model S has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model S has 210 litres more trunk space than the Audi A7. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model S (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A7, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`653 kg | ~ 2`404 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`156 kg | ~ 1`854 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 497 kg | ~ 550 kg | |
| Tesla Model S load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Audi A7. Therefore, Audi A7 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 28 000 | |
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